Holiday and travel information for Merimbula

The town of Merimbula lies on the Sapphire Coast of southern New South Wales. It is one of the most popular family holiday destinations in the region. The unique combination of fantastic ocean surfing beaches, combined with the calm water estuary of Lake Merimbula provides the opportunity to engage in all manner of water sports and activities. Beachgoers will have the opportunity to choose from a number of fantastic beaches and families with small children can frolic in the shallows of the lake system in perfect safety. At Merimbula marina, you will find a choice of great charter boats for that perfect fishing or whale watching trip. The region is noted for the prolific fishing and diving that is available in the vicinity.

In the hinterland, there is plenty to see and do. There are several National Parks in the immediate vicinity and associated activities that you can enjoy include abseiling, hiking and camping. Merimbula is close to a number of other great coastal holiday destinations. Batemans Bay is located to the north. Bega and Eden lie to the south and inland, you are at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. The ski resorts of Perisher Valley and Thredbo are only a few hours drive away through spectacular mountain scenery. Bermagui and Tathra are also close by.

Merinbula has great family holiday accommodation with B&B’s, motels and holiday houses readily available. The shopping center also boasts some excellent restaurants and cafes as well as fully licensed clubs and pubs. There is nearly always some kind of entertainment on offer. Merinbula is a fisherman’s paradise. Local charter operators will take you out to catch big game fish like swordfish and black marlin or bottom fishing for great table fish like snapper, trevalla and flathead. Local dive operators know all the best dive sites and diving charters are also available. The south coast of New South Wales is famous for its crayfish crabs and oysters so if you are into fresh seafood, you could not come to a better place.

Merimbula is a favourite destination for people from Canberra as it is really easy to get to from there. Come and join them for your next holiday by the seaside.